Justice

It’s that time of year again to show our support for our LGBTQ siblings by walking in the Kentuckiana Pride Parade, on June 16, and volunteering at our very own Highland Baptist Church booth at the Kentuckiana Pride Festival, June … Continue reading →

Please make every effort to attend Saturday’s 11:00 a.m. MLK gathering at St. Stephen. Your presence in black space is an important initial witness to the new day before us. Two years ago, Highland had not even begun the path … Continue reading →

The National Moral Day of Action will be held in all 52 state capitols and the District of Columbia on Monday, September 12, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Rev. Dr. Traci … Continue reading →

April is Global Missions month and throughout this month, you will hear about projects that we as a church are involved in and how you can be a part. Highland’s goal this year is $10,000. To help us reach our … Continue reading →

Thinking Together by Joe Phelps I’m still a bit punch-drunk from exhaustion after last night’s Community Gathering on Race at Highland. It was energy well-spent. Many of you gave energy far beyond what a pastor could hope or ask. The … Continue reading →

Community Dialogue on Race, Slavery, and A Way Forward featuring Edward Baptist, author of The Half Has Never Been Told Monday, February 29, 7:00 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church Secure reservations here All citizens of Louisville are asked to read … Continue reading →

The EmpowerWest coalition of Louisville area pastors and churches, invites you to join them for two days of special events in advance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. A workshop will be held on Friday, January 15 beginning at 6pm to … Continue reading →

Joe Phelps shared the following statement at the press conference on December 8, 2015, surrounded by fellow clergy at Kentucky Refugee Ministries. Read more coverage from the day’s events: Baptist News, Courier-Journal Standing before you is a diverse group of religious leaders … Continue reading →

Next Saturday, November 7, 7:00-8:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall, we will have an opportunity to hear from Father Jim Flynn, who has become a student of Pope Francis’ recent encyclical on the environment. Laudato Si (or Be Praised) is subtitled, On … Continue reading →